Financial Crime Compliance Analyst
Central London | Hybrid (3 days on-site)
A reputable international bank is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to join its compliance function. This role offers exposure across AML, sanctions, and financial crime, with the opportunity to work closely with the MLRO and Deputy MLRO.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting CDD and EDD checks, including sanctions and PEP reviews
* Supporting investigations into unusual or suspicious activity and assisting with SARs
* Reviewing escalations from onboarding, transaction monitoring, and trade finance
* Assisting with MI reporting, policy updates, and horizon scanning of regulatory change
* Supporting wider financial crime initiatives and process improvements
Requirements:
* 2–3 years’ experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime within financial services
* Strong knowledge of CDD/EDD, sanctions, and transaction monitoring
* Experience investigating and drafting SARs
* Exposure to working in a 2nd Line of Defence function
* Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
* Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proficiency with common screening/monitoring tools (e.g. ComplyAdvantage, LexisNexis) and solid Microsoft Office skills
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your financial crime career in a highly regulated environment, with exposure to correspondent banking and trade finance alongside core AML responsibilities.